I for one could not be more pleased by this development. The Virginia Flaggers are much more entertaining with Lewis, Susan Hathaway and the rest of the gang all working together to remind all of us of just how much they love the Confederacy. We eagerly await Tripp Lewis’s planned “counter strike.”

I don’t see how it’s a victory for the Virginia Flaggers. It’s certainly a good thing for Lewis, because it avoids a criminal conviction for a serious misdemeanor that could cause all sorts of long-term problems for him. This is the best possible outcome for him, personally, but if folks were looking for Lewis’ case to be the big courtroom showdown over the VMFA or their forms of protest there, they aren’t getting that. The resolution of this case, in this way, changes nothing at all of the larger situation.

A few days ago, the Southern Flaggers blog also posted an update. They mentioned exactly this thing, honestly I might add. There was no mention of a “victory”. However, they did imply that “Civil Rights” charges were forthcoming from Lewis against the VMFA.

Generous of you, Kevin, to give one to Norwood. The dismissal was typical misdemeanor adjudication after showing that he complied with required community service, part of his April plea agreement. Also admonished today by judge stay off VMFA property.
His “victory” hasn’t budged museum policy. Hasn’t done anything other than traumatize his young children, repeatedly brought to stand for hours at a time on the city sidewalks. Now he promises a counter strike against “the enemy” and urges “stay tuned.” What would that be, now that flagging has proven ineffective–yet again–beyond stray PR and, of course, intimidating pedestrians trying to walk past? Keying cars of museum employees, members, and visitors?
Keeping my name off — can’t afford new paint job just now.